BMW 1 Series

3 trims
BMW 1 Series
About

The BMW 1 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2004. It is the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact and is currently in its fourth generation. Positioned as the entry-level model in BMW range of products, the first generation was produced in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Class
Subcompact executive car (C)
Predecessor
BMW 3 Series Compact
Successor
BMW 2 Series (coupé/convertible)

Generations

E81/E82/E87/E882004–2010
F20/F212011–2018
F402019–2023
F702024–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
E81/E82/E87/E88 20042010
BMW 1 SERIES (E87) China.jpg
BMW 1 SERIES (E87) China (2).jpg
BMW 1 SERIES (E87) China (4).jpg
BMW 128i (E82) Washington DC Metro Area, USA.jpg
BMW 1 SERIES (E87) China (6).jpg
BMW 128i Cabrio (E88) Washington DC Metro Area, USA.jpg
F20/F21 20112018
More

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

Trims & model years

Variants in this range — search any for sale.

Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.
For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the BMW 1 Series's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the 1 Series on any road in the rTracer atlas.